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Even though Loktionov hasn't played well as a winger in his past call ups, Richards is the ideal center to play with. For one, as has already been mentioned, Richards usually plays along the boards. Second of all, Loktionov is a decisive and fast thinking player who can keep up with Richards' plays; finally, he's also creative enough to set up Richards and Brown.
This COULD very well work out as the best situation for Loktionov. He won't pass up Kopitar or Richards in the depth chart, so he needs to make the most of this situation so he can be a regular mainstay in the NHL.
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